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PRSRT STD U.S POSTAGE PAID Savannah. GA Permit No. 923 “GEORGIA’S BEST WEEKLY” ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED ahannalj Crtbune Week of April 8,2009 - April 14,2009 • Vol. 37 No. 7 • www.savannahtribune.com • 912-233-6128 • Fax: 912-233-6140 Haliburton Named VP for University Advancement at ssu Joanndra C. Haliburton Savannah State University (SSU) President Earl G. Yarbrough Sr. has named Joanndra “Joy” C. Haliburton as vice presi dent for University Advancement effective March 2. As vice president and a member of the president’s leadership team, Haliburton will direct all university pro grams related to fundraising and oversee the areas of alumni affairs, communications and development. “Increasing partner ships that will yield more external support for the university is one of my major goals,” Yarbrough said. “Ms. Haliburton’s demonstrated knowl edge, experience and enthusiasm for fundrais ing will enhance our overall efforts in image building and fund culti vation.” Haliburton brings to Savannah State approxi mately 27 years of expe rience in the non-profit, for-profit and govern ment sectors. Prior to coming to Savannah State, she served as assistant vice president for Development at Virginia State University (VSU) in Petersburg, Va. She joined VSU in 2003 as director of Development and was promoted to assistant vice president within two years. There, she was responsi ble for significant fundraising-related events including the 125th Anniversary Celebration, the President’s 10th Anniversary Gala, Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU School of the Month and the Art in Petersburg Dual Initiative. Under Haliburton’s leadership, funds raised at VSU increased by approximately 235% over a five-year period while alumni giving increased by approxi mately 135% during the period. Haliburton received the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications at the University of Maryland at College Park in 1982. She completed requirements for the Certificate in Fund Raising Management at the Indiana University School of Philanthropy in Indianapolis, Ind., in 2006, and is a candidate for professional certifi cation by Certified Fund Raising Executive International. 100 Black Men Honor Dr. David Satcher at Benefit Gala By: Marius L. Davis The 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc. held its annnual Fundraising Benefit Gala on Saturday, April 4 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Members welcomed Dr. David Satcher who served as keynote speaker for the event. The gala is designed to raise funds to support schol arships for students involved in the 100’s Feadership Mentoring Academy. Upon graduation from high school, students are presented with funds to help them in the pursuit of higher education. Satcher shared his wealth of knowledge con cerning health disparities that plaque the African American community. “ Feadership in public health is to critical to leave to chance”, Satcher told an attentive, capacity-filled audience. Satcher went on L-R:H. Lee Perry, II, President, 100 Black Men of Savannah, Dr. David Satcher, and Mayor Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D to say, “Families ought to do more than eat together; let’s be physically active”. Satcher is probably best remem bered as having served as the 16th Surgeon General of the United States, a position he assumed in 1998. He also served as Assistant Secretary for Health in the Department of Health and Human Services from 1998-2001, making him only the sec ond person in history to have held both positions simultaneously. Satcher currently serves as the director of the Satcher Health and Leadership Institute and Center of Excellence on Health Disparities. Satcher was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the field of Health Disparities. Other awards presented included: Excellence in Mentoring-Chef Joe Randall; Excellence in Education-Dr. Leroy “Zke” Zimmerman; Excellence in Health and Wellness-Dr. Diane Weems; and Excellence in Economic Development-Ron Thompson, Sav 21. Books, Brownies and Berries at Wesley Community Centers On Thursday, April 2, Wesley Community Centers, Inc., and the Rotary Club of Savannah presented Books, Berries, and Brownies, a fun literary event in which local celebrities came in and read to the children. Special guest readers included Mayor Otis Johnson, Ph.D, Dr. Thomas Lockamy, School Superintendent, and Kim Gusby of WSAV. The Savannah Tribune’s own Tanya Y. Milton, Vice-President and Adverrtising Director, also took time to read for the chil dren. Wesley Community Centers, Inc. want the public to know the positive impact reading has on our most pre cious commodity, our children! arver ■new branch and a proud tradition of service 7110 Skldawav Road - Savannah. Georma 31406 .) FDIC Saturday Bankinv
